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Debt Ranks With Criminal History As a Dating Roadblock

Turns out the modern dater includes fiscal responsibility in his or her list of criteria. And women are especially picky.

According to a CreditCards.com survey, 55% of women (versus 37% of men) would cut off a relationship if they found out their partner was heavily in debt. 70% of women (versus just 54% of men) think secret credit card debt is a reason to break up.

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And worst of all, if a partner had lied about his or her ability to pay routine bills, 70% of women would end the relationship. That’s the same percentage of women who would dump someone with a criminal history! Meanwhile, only half of men feel the same.

A majority of women also say they would want to know a partner’s credit score before getting seriously involved with someone. 57% of women said so, versus 47% of men.

So why do men and women feel so differently? Perhaps it’s a holdover from the idea that men should be providers. But in this age, it’s important that you and your partner be honest about your finances if you’re in a serious relationship—regardless of gender or who is bringing home the bacon!

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